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Best Colleges in New Mexico

All 25 colleges in New Mexico, ranked by overall quality and led by New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, St. John's College and University of New Mexico-Main Campus. 19 public, 6 private. median out-of-state tuition $6,360. lowest in-state tuition $1,095 at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute. Each school below shows its acceptance rate, tuition and average SAT.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best college in New Mexico?

Based on our overall rankings, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is the top-ranked college in New Mexico. Other strong choices include St. John's College, University of New Mexico-Main Campus, New Mexico State University-Main Campus.

How many colleges are in New Mexico?

We track 25 four-year colleges in New Mexico, including 19 public institutions and 6 private ones.

How much does college cost in New Mexico?

The average out-of-state tuition across colleges we track in New Mexico is approximately $6,360 per year. In-state students at public schools typically pay significantly less, and most schools offer financial aid that reduces the effective cost.

What are the best public colleges in New Mexico?

The best public colleges in New Mexico include New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, University of New Mexico-Main Campus, New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Public universities typically offer lower tuition for in-state residents.

What are the best private colleges in New Mexico?

The best private colleges in New Mexico include St. John's College, Brookline College-Albuquerque, University of the Southwest. Private colleges may offer more generous financial aid despite higher sticker prices.

How are these New Mexico rankings determined?

Our overall rankings are calculated independently from publicly available data including U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS, and aggregated student-experience signals — not from US News or any other publication.

  1. 1. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology — Socorro, NM · 44.5% acceptance · SAT 1,207 · $27,247 tuition · 57% grad rate
  2. 2. St. John's College — Santa Fe, NM · 53.2% acceptance · SAT 1,426 · $40,504 tuition · 55% grad rate
  3. 3. University of New Mexico-Main Campus — Albuquerque, NM · 95.2% acceptance · SAT 1,038 · $33,060 tuition · 55% grad rate
  4. 4. New Mexico State University-Main Campus — Las Cruces, NM · 89% acceptance · SAT 1,011 · $25,307 tuition · 55% grad rate
  5. 5. New Mexico Military Institute — Roswell, NM · 52.6% acceptance · $14,156 tuition · 44% grad rate
  6. 6. Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus — Portales, NM · 91.7% acceptance · SAT 964 · $9,174 tuition · 45% grad rate
  7. 7. New Mexico Junior College — Hobbs, NM · $2,280 tuition · 42% grad rate
  8. 8. Brookline College-Albuquerque — Albuquerque, NM · 55% grad rate
  9. 9. Western New Mexico University — Silver City, NM · $14,342 tuition · 32% grad rate
  10. 10. New Mexico Highlands University — Las Vegas, NM · $12,336 tuition · 26% grad rate
  11. 11. University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus — Los Alamos, NM · $5,686 tuition · 23% grad rate
  12. 12. University of the Southwest — Hobbs, NM · $16,670 tuition · 23% grad rate
  13. 13. University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus — Los Lunas, NM · $5,130 tuition · 21% grad rate
  14. 14. Northern New Mexico College — Espanola, NM · $14,328 tuition · 29% grad rate
  15. 15. New Mexico State University-Grants — Grants, NM · $4,272 tuition · 26% grad rate
  16. 16. University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus — Gallup, NM · $5,682 tuition · 20% grad rate
  17. 17. New Mexico State University-Dona Ana — Las Cruces, NM · $6,360 tuition · 19% grad rate
  18. 18. Luna Community College — Las Vegas, NM · $3,418 tuition · 28% grad rate
  19. 19. Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development — Santa Fe, NM · 97.5% acceptance · $5,920 tuition · 15% grad rate
  20. 20. Southeast New Mexico College — Carlsbad, NM · $4,008 tuition · 26% grad rate
  21. 21. New Mexico State University-Alamogordo — Alamogordo, NM · $6,072 tuition · 14% grad rate
  22. 22. Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute — Albuquerque, NM · $1,095 tuition · 14% grad rate
  23. 23. Southwestern College — Santa Fe, NM
  24. 24. Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine — Las Cruces, NM
  25. 25. Southwest University of Naprapathic Medicine — Santa Fe, NM

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